Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (Higher National Certificate) Level 4
Type: Part Time Length: 2 Years Academic Year: 2012/13 Delivered in partnership with Teesside University  | Course Cost (per year): £2,310.00 This course is an award of Teesside University. The course fee shown is paid directly to Teesside. For University Level courses you can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of your course. Study now, pay later. See www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk. for more details. Registration Fee: £0.00 This cost is TBC Additional Costs (approx): £0.00 |
How to apply
Lead Tutor
- Email: bcorker@darlington.ac.uk
Course overview
This course provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level. This is an award of Teesside University.
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required as a technician in electrical design/ development engineering.
Further study / progression
This allows progression onto degree level programmes or a HND.
An HNC award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT. The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development in to senior positions in national and international companies.
Course modules
Four core units:
- Engineering science
- Analytical methods for engineers
- Project
- Electrical principles
Plus specialist units chosen to cover a range of disciplines:
- Data communications and networks
- Programmable logic controllers
- Digital and analogue devices
- Business management techniques
- Engineering design
- Utilization of electrical energy
What are the entry requirements?
Level 3 BTEC Diploma or Level 3 Extended Diploma. A Level qualifications in mathematics or science.
For mature students with appropriate work experience a ' bridging' programme in mathematics may be required.
How will I learn?
This course is delivered using a combination of practical sessions, lectures and tutorials. You will be required to complement your college based learning with self study. The course requires you to complete the study of 10 modules for the award of Higher National Certificate. Industry standard software will be used for programming applications. Electronic resources will be available on Sharepoint LMS.
How will I be assessed?
A range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests are planned throughout the year. All units are assessed and graded, either internally or externally.
What if I need support?
Here at the college we have outstanding support. Our support staff are dedicated to providing you with all the help and guidance you may need throughout your college journey. You might need help and advice on a wide range of issues such as childcare, counselling and additional learning support. For more information on any aspect of student support contact the Course and Information Team, who will direct your call to the appropriate member of the college support team, call: 01325 503030.
